All Pharma Logistics Articles – Page 5
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NewsWFS grows cargo capacity at JFK by 20%
An artist impression of how the new WFS cargo terminal in New York JFK will look when it opens in Q1 2025. Source: WFSWorldwide Flight Services (WFS) will increase cargo capacity at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) by 20% in early 2025 with the opening of a ...
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Envirotainer invests in Canada
Secure cold chain solutions specialist Envirotainer has upgraded its Montreal station and invested in a new facility in Toronto to support Canada’s rapidly expanding biopharmaceuticals market.In Montreal, Envirotainer’s station is now fully equipped to handle its Releye containers. Customers can now release their orders directly from the station and make ...
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Temperature controlled container boosts clinical trials
Temperature controlled packaging specialist Sonoco ThermoSafe said its latest designs of temperature controlled containers have boosted clinical trials and pharmaceutical shipments in the Asia Pacific region.The US-based company said that countries including China, Japan, South Korea and India have long been involved in sourcing pharmaceutical ingredients for manufacturing and drug ...
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NewsEveryone's a winner at the Air Cargo News Awards 2023
Copyright: Telling PhotographyThe prestigious Air Cargo News Awards took place in the UK on Thursday night with 15 companies walking away with a trophy.More than 240 people attended the 39th awards ceremony that was this year presented by writer and comedian Dominic Holland at the Hilton London Syon Park.Companies were ...
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NewsIATA awards Saudia Cargo CEIV Pharma certification
Saudia Cargo aircraft. Photo: Saudia Cargo - brandcodeSaudia Cargo has received IATA's Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma certification for the transport and handling of pharma shipments.The cargo carrier announced last September that it would work with IATA to gain its CEIV Pharma certification.The certification follows Saudia Cargo's ...
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NewsUPS swoops on time-critical logistics firm MNX
Source: UPSExpress giant UPS has today announced a deal to acquire time-critical logistics firm MNX Global Logistics as it looks to ramp up its healthcare capabilities.Long Beach-headquartered MNX provides services covering next flight out (NFO), air charter, on-demand courier, managed transportation, service parts logistics (SPL) and specialty freight.Its clients include ...
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NewsSaudia Cargo focuses on pharma
Source: Saudia CargoSaudia Cargo is hoping to benefit from increasing pharma demand in the Middle East after seeing volumes in the vertical increase by double-digit percentage levels since 2019.The carrier said that it had experienced 19% annual growth in pharmaceutical shipments since 2019.Over that time, the carrier has operated around ...
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NewsDokaSch targets India pharma market with latest appointment
James Savio. Source: DoKaSchAirfreight container firm DoKaSch Temperature Solutions has appointed James Savio as business development manager India as it looks to capitalise on a growing pharma industry in the country.The company said it had made the appointment as pharma and biotech companies are driving changes at airports where pharmaceuticals ...
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NewsIAG Cargo expands cold chain services in US
Photo: IAG CargoIAG Cargo's facility at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) has been approved to transport time and temperature-sensitive healthcare products.This "Constant Climate" station will facilitate the movement of pharmaceuticals that require time and temperature management between Cincinnati and London Heathrow Airport.IAG Cargo said the station will leverage the company's ...
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NewsUnited Cargo opens new Chicago temp-control facility
Source: United Cargo LinkedInUnited Cargo has opened a new temperature-controlled facility at Chicago O'hare International Airport.The new facility features two cooling chambers each measuring 3,200 sq ft as well as 2,000 sq ft of ball deck with 21 temperature-controlled storage positions.There are also two new bi-level storage racks within the ...
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NewsK+N expands pharma space in Chicago
Source: Kuehne+NagelKuehne+Nagel has opened an expanded pharma area at its facility in Chicago.The Switzerland-headquartered forwarder's new temperature-controlled unit measures 21,000 sq ft and can cater to products requiring storage at a temperature range of 2-25°C.The expansion follows the forwarder's move from Elk Grove Village to Bensenville earlier this year, which ...
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NewsSwissport gains IATA pharma standard in Liege and Toronto
Photo: SwissportSwissport’s cargo facilities at Liège Airport in Belgium and Toronto Pearson International Airport in Canada have obtained IATA’s CEIV Pharma certificationThis marks the company’s 16th and 17th certifications for pharma warehousing. Liège is Swissport’s second CEIV Pharma-certified facility in Belgium after Brussels.Toronto is also the second certified cargo location ...
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Envirotainer majority owner invests in va-Q-tec
Pharma ULD firm Envirotainer will be combined with packaging company va-Q-tec following the latter's majority purchase by EQT Private Equity.The private equity firm had its majority takeover offer of va-Q-tec approved by the Austrian Federal Competition Authority on June 30 and the German Federal Competition Authority on June 12.EQT said ...
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NewsRhenus Group ups its pharma connections
Source: RhenusThe Rhenus Group has become a member of PharmacomItalia, the first Italian technical community of experts in end-to-end pharmaceutical product management and professional training in pharmaceutical logistics.This follows the opening of the Life Sciences & Healthcare vertical within Rhenus' Air & Ocean division in Italy.The admission of the Rhenus ...
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Tables selling fast at the Air Cargo News Awards
Tables at the Air Cargo News Awards are selling fast following the announcement of shortlisted entrants last week.This year's exclusive awards take place in the UK at the Hilton London Syon Park near Heathrow Airport on Thursday, October 12, where attendees can network with their peers and colleagues.With the shortlist ...
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NewsAir Cargo News Awards: This year's shortlist revealed
Air Cargo News is delighted to announce the companies that have been shortlisted for a prize at this year's awards.The team of seven independent judges pored over more than 80 entries across nine categories.The winners will be honoured by Air Cargo News and the wider air cargo industry at an ...
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NewsRhenus launches new pharma vertical in Italy
Andrea Battaglia (left) and Simone Riccobono. Image source Rhenus/Paola CatalaniRhenus Air & Ocean is launching a new dedicated life science and healthcare vertical in Italy as it targets Good Distribution Practice (GDP) recognition.The forwarder said that the new vertical would offer services that "prioritise the unique needs of time and ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo builds on pharma division
Photo: Etihad CargoEtihad Cargo has launched a development programme to further build its pharmaceutical business.Pharma Champions was developed by Etihad Cargo's business development, learning and development, and operations support teams to enhance local expertise, benefiting the carrier's customers and partners with improved service levels.The programme comprises online and onsite training, ...
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NewsSwissport adds new Dublin Airport pharma facility
Source: SwissportGround handler Swissport International has opened a new temperature-controlled facility at Dublin Airport to cater to Ireland's position as a major pharma hub.The new dedicated pharma facility, which was built in partnership with Celtic Cooling, measures 400 sq m, can hold up to 200 palettes and is the first ...
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NewsAGL Côte d'Ivoire expands temperature controlled capacity
Source: AGL Côte d'IvoireLogistics firm AGL Côte d'Ivoire has expanded its cold room at the Aerohub logistics centre close to Felix Houphouët Boigny International Airport in Abidjan.The company has tripled the capacity of its temperature-controlled area to 1,800 sq m in order to meet the growing demands of customers in ...